Let the Easter Egg Hunt Begin

DIY Easter Egg Hunt Sign using StyleTechCraft Glossy Vinyl

Whether you are hosting a super large gathering or a small hunt for three wild

and crazy boys, the “The Hunt Is On” Easter Egg Sign is a fun way to let the fun begin.

For this project, I’ve combined my love of Dollar Tree Finds and my favorite StyletechCraft* vinyl.

DIY Easter Egg Hunt Sign using StyleTechCraft Glossy Vinyl

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DIY Easter Egg Hunt Sign using StyleTechCraft Glossy Vinyl

Directions:

  • Remove the twine hanger from the back of the sign.

The Hunt is One SVG File from The Silhouette Store

DIY Easter Egg Hunt Sign using StyleTechCraft Glossy Vinyl

  • I applied the background vinyl first.
  • Lay the transfer paper over the words.
  • Rub over the transfer paper with a vinyl scraper tool and lift the design from the white paper backing.
  • Lay the transfer paper onto the sign and rub over the design.  Remove the transfer paper.
  • Line up the colored eggs one at a time over the background design.

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DIY Easter Egg Hunt Sign using StyleTechCraft Glossy Vinyl

  • Apply the word “Hunt” over the vinyl eggs.

DIY Easter Egg Hunt Sign using StyleTechCraft Glossy Vinyl

Even if you’re not having an Easter Egg Hunt, the sign makes a cute centerpiece/decoration.

I’m off to fill some eggs.  Happy Easter!


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DIY Spring Bunny Door Hanger

How to make a Spring Bunny Door Hanger

How to Make a Spring Bunny Door Hanger with Acrylic Paint and StyleTechCraft Vinyl.

I love changing out my decorations with the seasons.

For Spring this year, I decided I needed a new bunny.

This cute little bunny door hanger makes me smile every time I see him.

Dollar Tree* always seems to have the perfect wood cut out for me to use.

And when it only costs $1.25, it’s affordable too.

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How to make a Spring Bunny Door Hanger with a Dollar Tree Bunny, Acrylic Paint, and StyleTechCraft Glossy Craft Vinyl.

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How to make a Spring Bunny Door Hanger with a Dollar Tree Bunny, Acrylic Paint, and StyleTechCraft Glossy Craft Vinyl.

How to make The Spring Bunny Door Hanger:

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  • My project was inspired by a Large Floral Rabbit Decoration that I saw at Michael’s Craft Store.  I liked the look of the painted flowers on the rabbit.  But since my hand-painting skills are not that good, a floral stencil would have to do.

How to make a Spring Bunny Door Hanger with a Dollar Tree Bunny, Acrylic Paint, and StyleTechCraft Glossy Craft Vinyl.

How to make a Spring Bunny Door Hanger with a Dollar Tree Bunny, Acrylic Paint, and StyleTechCraft Glossy Craft Vinyl.

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How to make a Spring Bunny Door Hanger with a Dollar Tree Bunny, Acrylic Paint, and StyleTechCraft Glossy Craft Vinyl.

How to make a Spring Bunny Door Hanger with a Dollar Tree Bunny, Acrylic Paint, and StyleTechCraft Glossy Craft Vinyl.

  • For the florals, line up the vinyl over the painted area.
  • Gently rub over the transfer tape with the scraper tool.
  • Remove the transfer tape.

How to make a Spring Bunny Door Hanger with a Dollar Tree Bunny, Acrylic Paint, and StyleTechCraft Glossy Craft Vinyl.

  • To create the handle, paint several wood beads with the same acrylic paint as the flowers.
  • String the beads onto a piece of natural twine*.  
  • An Easy DIY Tip: Dip the end of the twine into craft glue. Twirl the fibers with your fingers tips to make the strands tight. Once the glue dries, it’s easy to add the beads.

How to make a Spring Bunny Door Hanger with a Dollar Tree Bunny, Acrylic Paint, and StyleTechCraft Glossy Craft Vinyl.

  • I rubbed a little pink paint onto the face before adding the whiskers.

How to make a Spring Bunny Door Hanger with a Dollar Tree Bunny, Acrylic Paint, and StyleTechCraft Glossy Craft Vinyl.

  • I added adhesive rhinestones to the inside of the smaller flowers.
  • A Hello Spring Greeting finishes off the door hanger.

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I decided to add the Bunny Door Hanger to the inside of my Boxwood Wreath.

I think it looks cute hanging on my front door.

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Mae’s Sweet Little Photo Frame Stand

Mae's Sweet Little Frame Stand

How to make “Mae’s Sweet Little Photo Frame Stand”…

Last Fall, we had family pictures taken.

I especially love this sweet picture of my granddaughter Mae.

I wanted to make a photo stand for her picture to put on my desk.

Mae's Sweet Little Frame Stand

For Mae’s Frame…

I used the frame from the New Sizzix Frame Pocket Journal Die by Eileen Hull*

and the Phone Stand Die by Eileen Hull* for a quick and easy project.

I “Crafted my Stash” using an old Authentique Scrapbook Paper Collection.

Mae's Sweet Little Frame Stand

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Mae's Sweet Little Frame Stand

How to make the Photo Frame Stand:

Mae's Sweet Little Frame Stand

  • Carefully fold the phone stand on the scored lines and adhere the phone stand with a strong adhesive.
  • My favorite is Rapid Fuse Adhesive*.  It dries quickly and holds strong.
  • I glued a piece of clear acetate onto the inside of the frame to protect the photo before adhering it to the front of the phone stand.
  • I added green trim on the bottom to give it a little “vintage granny chic vibe”.

Mae's Sweet Little Frame Stand

Mae's Sweet Little Frame Stand

  • For added detail, I painted a brass heart with White Birch DecoArt Multi-Media Paint.
  • I rubbed a little of the paint off to show the details in the brass charm.

Mae's Sweet Little Frame Stand

  • Tie the brass charm onto the top of the frame with a simple cream-colored satin ribbon.

Mae's Sweet Little Frame Stand

I’m so in love with this sweet baby girl.  She’s been such a great addition to our family.

Would you believe she got my blue eyes?  (None of my kids has them.)

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You Warm My Heart Valentine’s Day Mug

You warm my heart mug

How to make a “You Warm my Heart” Valentine’s Day Mug.

Some girls may want roses and expensive gifts for Valentine’s Day.

Not this girl. Give me something thoughtful and sweet, and I’ll be happy.

(Oh, and a little chocolate never hurts.)

How to make a "You warm my heart" mug using StyleTechCraft Vinyl.

While shopping at my local Dollar Tree…

I found this simple red and white mug*; I was drawn to its color because it is more barn red than fire engine red.

I decided to make a fun Valentine’s mug using my favorite StyleTechCraft Adhesive Vinyl.

Did you know, Dollar Tree* has a lot of glass and ceramic items that are perfect for adding vinyl?

You warm my heart mug

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How to make a "You warm my heart" mug using StyleTechCraft Vinyl.

To make the Valentine’s Mug:

How to make a "You warm my heart" mug using StyleTechCraft Vinyl.

  • Lay the transfer paper onto the mug. Since it has a curved surface, start from the center of the words and rub one side at a time using a vinyl scraper tool. The tool allows you to smooth the image and eliminate air bubbles.
  • Remove Vinyl Transfer Tape*.
  • Line up hearts over the words and apply the vinyl hearts onto the mug.

Allow the vinyl to cure on the mug for four days before use. (Hand Wash Only)

How to make a "You warm my heart" mug using StyleTechCraft Vinyl.

For a Special Valentine Gift Box

Add a package of heart marshmallows (I found at Target), chocolates, and a box of Hot Cocoa Mix

for a sweet and thoughtful Valentine’s Gift.

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How to make Plaid Shaker Heart Ornaments for Valentine’s Day

DIY Plaid Shaker Hearts

How to make Plaid Shaker hearts using Dollar Tree Heart Ornaments.

I’m always looking for simple Valentine’s Home Decor projects.

This Plaid Shaker Heart Ornament is super easy to make.

How to make Plaid Shaker hearts using Dollar Tree Heart Ornaments.

Who’s Up for a little Valentine’s Day Plaid?

No matter the season, I’m always a little “Mad for Plaid”.

I had fun experimenting with different color combinations for my plaid hearts.

How to make Plaid Shaker hearts using Dollar Tree Heart Ornaments.

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How to make Plaid Shaker hearts using Dollar Tree Heart Ornaments.

Directions:

  • My heart ornaments are approximately 4″ x 4″ with a 1¼” x 1¼” heart opening in the center.
  • Paint both sides of two heart ornaments with red paint.
  • Place thin strips of removable tape* across the heart ornament.  Alternate between thicker and thinner strips.
  • Rub your finger over the tape to make sure that the tape* is securely on the ornament and has no gaps.

How to make Plaid Shaker hearts using Dollar Tree Heart Ornaments.

  • Paint inside the stripes with a thin coat of pink acrylic paint.  Be careful not to apply the paint too thick.   Only one thin coat of paint is needed.
  • Remove painter’s tape.
  • Allow the paint to fully dry before continuing to the next step.

How to make Plaid Shaker hearts using Dollar Tree Heart Ornaments.

Stripes are good too.

If you like stripes better than plaid, you can skip the next step.

How to make Plaid Shaker hearts using Dollar Tree Heart Ornaments.

  • Next, add strips of Removable Tape* vertically over the heart.
  • Make sure the tape is flat with no gaps.

How to make Plaid Shaker hearts using Dollar Tree Heart Ornaments.

  • Paint over the heart with a thin coat of white paint.
  • Carefully remove the tape.  Allow the paint to dry.

How to make Plaid Shaker hearts using Dollar Tree Heart Ornaments.

  • Using a Sanding Block* lightly sand the heart ornament. Sanding smooths the woodgrain and helps to hide any little imperfections.
  • Wipe with a clean cloth.

How to make Plaid Shaker hearts using Dollar Tree Heart Ornaments.

  • For a little extra pop of gold.  
  • Edge the sides of the heart ornament with a Chisel Point Gold Leaf Pen*.
  • Don’t forget to add a little gold to the center heart.

How to make Plaid Shaker hearts using Dollar Tree Heart Ornaments.

  • On the back of both hearts, add craft glue around the center heart.  Place a small piece of clear acetate* over the heart opening.
  • On the back of the plaid heart, place strips of double-sided adhesive craft foam* around the center heart.

How to make Plaid Shaker hearts using Dollar Tree Heart Ornaments.

  • Place heart sprinkles inside the craft foam over the acetate.
  • Remove the protective coating from the craft foam and carefully line up the second heart to close.

How to make Plaid Shaker hearts using Dollar Tree Heart Ornaments.

  • Loop a long piece of white yarn through the top hole of the ornament.
  • Add craft glue to the ends of the yarn and twist the fibers to make them tight. 
  • That makes it easier to string the beads.
  • I used gold beads left-over from a Christmas project and strung them onto the yarn.
  • Create a yarn tassel and tie it to the end of the beaded yarn.

How to make Plaid Shaker hearts using Dollar Tree Heart Ornaments.

Place the Plaid Shaker Heart with your Winter Decor to add a little Valentine’s Love.

If you happen to see these wood heart ornaments at your local Dollar Tree*

make sure to pick up a package or two.

They would also make adorable Christmas Ornaments.

Celebrating Winter with a Little Paper Crafting

Winter Memories Album

Now that the Holidays are over, I’m embracing the quiet of the Winter Season

by creating a few things with Eileen Hull’s and Sizzix’s New Release Chapt. One Dies

and the Simple Winter Woods Scrapbook Collection Kit from Simple Stories*.

Look at this beautiful New Scrapbook Paper Collection from Simple Stories.

I fell in love with the soft, muted colors of the Simple Winter Woods Collection*

and knew I had to have it.  (It was perfect for these projects.)

Winter Memories Album

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Winter Memories Album

First, I must show you the new toy I got for Christmas this year.

After many years of use and abuse, I finally upgraded my old Big Shot Machine with a Newer, Bigger model.

Behold the Sizzix Big Shot Plus Die-Cutting Machine*.

I needed it to die-cut the larger dies like the NEW Sizzix Frame Pocket Journal Die by Eileen Hull*.

Winter Memories Album

Winter Memories Album

The Journal measures 4 1/2” x 6 1/2” x 1 1/4” with an adjustable spine.

What makes this die special are the additional pieces on the die, a pocket to hold ephemera, a frame and flap!

Winter Memories Album

There are several ways to make the inside of your album.  

Winter Memories Album

I created a pocket on the inside of the album using the die and covered matboard.

Winter Memories Album

The pocket is great for adding a small skinny notebook or several little notecards.

I used the 3″ x 4″ journal cards from the Winter Woods Paper Collection for the front of the cards.

Winter Memories Album

I used twine and the holes on the spine to hold a small notebook in place.  

I covered the Small Kraft Notebook* using a paper and stickers from the collection.

Hello Winter 2023 Framed Picture

Continuing with the Winter Theme…

I created a framed picture using the NEW Sizzix Thinlets Tile Alphanumeric Die by Eileen Hull*.

The Tile Alphanumeric is very versatile because you can use both the positive and negative shapes.

Each letter is perforated which makes it easy to create and line up words.

Hello Winter 2023 Frame Picture

It’s so easy to create a little dimensional piece of art using the supplies you have around you.

Simple Vintage Winter Woods Card

And last but not least, I created a 5″ x 7″ card using Eileen’s NEW Sizzix 3D Tablecloth Embossing Folder

as the background for my card.

Eileen Hull 2023 Chapter One New Release Dies

For more projects using the NEW Eileen Hull Chapter One Release Dies…

Please join us for the Ch. 1 2023 Release Party on Tuesday, January 3 at 12:00 ET when Eileen will be joined by team members sharing their projects. We will also have a blog hop that day so we hope you will hop along with the team and be inspired!

LIST OF HOP STOPS:

Eileen Hull Designs  
Pam Bray
Jennie Atkinson
Sarah Lizzie
Lisa Hoel
Susie Bentz
Tonya Trantham
Elizabeth Robinson
Jenny Marples
Maggi Harding
Karen Bearse
Sue Eldred   (you are here!)

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Top 3 Favorite Projects for 2022

Top 3 Favorite Eileen Hull Projects for 2022

My Top 3 Sizzix/Eileen Hull Paper Crafting Projects.

Every year the Eileen Hull Teams are asked to pick our three favorites Sizzix/Eileen Hull projects

for 2022.  Generally, they’re all my favorites, but these are my top favorites.

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Mae's Treasure Box made using Eileen Hull Sizzix XL Scoreboard Book Box Die

Mae’s Treasure Box

This year I finally got a granddaughter.

Mae is one of the sweetest, happiest, mellowest babies I have ever met.

I love her to pieces. She has the best little smile.

Mae’s Treasure Box is a little box that her mom can slip into the top drawer

of her dresser and add all the little snippets of babyhood that she wants to save.

The “treasure box” was made using Eileen Hull’s Book Box Die*.

You can see the full project details here.

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Faux Stone Geometric Box

Faux Stone Geometric Box

The Faux Stone Box is one of my favorites because it’s different than most projects I do.

And it’s one of those projects I had an idea for before I made it,

and it turned out just how I envisioned.

The Faux Stone Geometric Box was made with Eileen Hull’s Geometric Box Die by Sizzix*,

Sizzix Matboard* and Deco Arts Dimensional Effects Texture Paste*.

You can see the full project details here.

Home for Christmas Mini Album

Home for Christmas Mini Album

Holiday Crafting is my favorite time of year to craft so it’s no surprise to find a Christmas project

in my top three. This was a fairly simple little album to make.

I used the Sizzix Notepad Scoreboard Die by Eileen Hull*

and paper from Simple Stories Simple Vintage Christmas Lodge Collection*.

It’s the perfect little album for adding a few of your favorite Holiday Pictures and Memories.

You can see the full project details here.

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Christmas Mason Jar Shaker Tags

Christmas Mason Jar Shaker Tags

I’m shaking up the Holidays with some cute Christmas Mason Jar Shaker Tags.

These little Mason Jar Dies from The Maker’s Movement make the cutest

Mason Jar Shaker Tags.

And…If you’re a paper crafter like me,

you probably have a lot of special Christmas Paper scraps.

(You know, the ones you can’t throw away.)

The Mason Jar Shaker Tag is a great project to use up those bits and pieces

from “Christmas Paper Past”.  That’s what I did!

Christmas Mason Jar Shaker Tags

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How to make a Halloween Shaker Tag

These Mason Jar Shaker Tags aren’t just for Christmas.

Click here for my Halloween Tags.

Cardinal Shaker Card

Shaker Sprinkles are great for making Shaker Cards.

Here’s a bonus…The Cardinal Shaker Card is a project from last year’s Holiday Workshop that I never shared.

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Wood Snowflake Ornament

Wood Snowflake Ornament

How to make a Wood Snowflake Ornament.

The Wood Snowflake Ornament is such an easy Holiday project to make.  

I picked up the Wood Snowflakes* at Dollar Tree and the 6″ Wood Circles* on Amazon.  

Great Idea for Personalization.  There’s still time to make a few for Christmas Gifts.  

I even made you a short video.  (Enjoy!)

Wood Snowflake Ornament

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Wood Snowflake Ornament

Directions:

  • Lightly Sand the Wood Circle with a sanding block to smooth the grain.  Wipe the circle to clean off the dust.
  • Paint with acrylic paint.  To create the ombre background, I started with the darkest shade of paint and continued by adding white paint.
  • Rub the toothbrush into a small amount of white paint.  Flick the bristles of the paintbrush to sprinkle white flecks of paint onto the background of the wood circle.
  • Paint the wood snowflake with white acrylic paint.
  • Paint the wood words with silver acrylic paint.
  • Glue the Snowflake onto the center of the wood circle.
  • Glue the words onto the middle of the snowflakes.
  • Adhere white enamel circles onto the ends of the snowflake tips to cover the holes.
  • Drill a small hole on the top of the circle for hanging.

Letters to Santa Card and Tags

Letters to Santa Card

Letters to Santa Card

Don’t you just love these cute furry creatures?

I combined The Maker’s Movement’s New Letters to Santa Stamp Set with

The Woodland Friends Stamp and Die Set to make this cute card.

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Letters to Santa Card

The card was stamped in black permanent ink* on white watercolor paper*.

I used Tombow ART Markers* to blend and color.

I added dimension to the card by adding 3D foam to the back of the mailbox and fox.

Letters to Santa Stamp Set from The Maker's Movement    Woodland Friends Stamp Set

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Letters to Santa Tag

Santa Gift Tag

For those of us that still believe, a simple gift tag from Santa.

Letters to Santa Card-Shrink Plastic

Mini “Letters to Santa” Tags or Ornaments

My grandson and I had a little fun using the Letters to Santa stamp set and shrink plastic.

We love watching the stamped image shrink.

We even made a video.  (coming soon)

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